Sep 30, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: FWP releases final Statewide Grizzly Bear Management Plan
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks released the final Statewide Grizzly Bear Management Plan today, wrapping up an extensive public […]
Sep 30, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Hunting for all black bears closed in Black Bear Management Units 510 and 520
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all black bears in Bear Management Units […]
Sep 25, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Pronghorn killed, abandoned west of Dutton
Sep 24, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Search continues for man missing from Yellowstone National Park
(Update) Active search and rescue in remote southeast corner of Yellowstone. Public’s assistance requested. – Yellowstone National Park, with assistance […]
Sep 23, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Section of Highline Trail remains closed after bear encounter
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [September 23, 2024] – A section of Highline Trail in Glacier National Park remains closed from Haystack Butte to […]
Sep 23, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Information sought on mule deer illegally shot
Sep 22, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Active search and rescue in remote southeast corner of Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park requests the public’s assistance in locating Austin King, a 22-year-old male last heard from on Tuesday, Sept. […]
Sep 22, 2024 · Angela Montana
TOOLS!!! by Montana Grant
Tools are supposed to make work easier. When an ape picks up a twig and uses it as a tool […]
Sep 19, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Yellowstone releases body worn camera footage from July 2024 officer-involved shooting at Canyon Village
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – As part of the National Park Service’s established protocol regarding officer-involved shootings, Yellowstone National Park […]
Sep 19, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Section of Highline Trail closed due to bear encounter
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [September 19, 2024] – Glacier National Park rangers closed a section of Highline Trail this morning from Haystack Butte to Granite […]
Sep 19, 2024 · Angela Montana
Brothers Take MT Elk Bulls Down on Public Land
Jared Schultz from Stevensville bagged an impressive 360+ bull in the Bitterroot Valley. Just another reminder that when you put […]
Sep 19, 2024 · Angela Montana
Brett French Reports: Absarokee Fly Shop is home business
Walking into Bob Kimball’s Absarokee Fly Shop is almost like stepping back in time. Instead of glitzy display racks of […]
Sep 18, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Governor Gianforte Launches Third Annual Youth Hunting Story Contest
HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the launch of the third annual Governor’s Youth Hunting Story Contest, open to Montana youth and apprentice […]
Sep 18, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Flathead National Forest seeks public input on North and Middle Forks River outfitting and guiding permit reauthorization
Kalispell, MT, September 18, 2024 — The Flathead National Forest is seeking public input on the renewal of five existing priority […]
Sep 18, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Woman sustains thermal burns in Yellowstone National Park
On Monday afternoon, Sept. 16, 2024, a 60-year-old woman visiting Yellowstone National Park from Windsor, New Hampshire, reportedly suffered second […]
Sep 18, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Reward offered after robbery of Missoula gun store
Missoula, Montana — The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Denver Field Division, in conjunction with the Missoula Police […]
Sep 17, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Youth pheasant, waterfowl weekend begins Saturday
HELENA – Young hunters can get a jump start this weekend on the pheasant and waterfowl seasons during the annual Youth […]
Sep 17, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Grizzly bear euthanized after series of conflicts with chicken coops, other attractants
KALISPELL — A grizzly bear was euthanized last week after a series of conflicts with chicken coops and other attractants […]
Sep 16, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
200-year-old pistol stolen from interpretive center
Sep 16, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Bear caught at Butte airport
From FWP Region 3 FWP game wardens recently captured a black bear at the Bert Mooney Airport near Butte. […]
Sep 16, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Governor Gianforte Launches Third Annual Youth Hunting Story Contest
Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the launch of the third annual Governor’s Youth Hunting Story Contest, open to Montana youth and apprentice hunters ages […]
Sep 16, 2024 · Angela Montana
BEST HUNTING SONGS!!! by Montana Grant
Music is a wonderful addition to outdoor sports. For some, the sounds of water, wind, rain, or nature are musical. […]
Sep 14, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Trumpeter swans released in Hayden Valley
From Yellowstone National Park On Monday, September 9, staff from Yellowstone, the Wyoming Wetlands Society, and Yellowstone Forever released eight […]
Sep 14, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Male hiker badly injured by bear in Alberta on Friday, airlifted to Calgary
Crowsnest Pass, Alta – RCMP say a male hiker was badly mauled by a bear in the Crowsnest Pass on […]
Sep 13, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
USFWS Completes 5-Year Status Review for Bull Trout in the Lower 48 States
BOISE, Idaho – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is announcing the completion of a 5-year status review and a Species […]
Sep 13, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Biden administration asks court to lift remaining gray wolf protections
Numerous news outlets are reporting that the Biden administration is asking an appeals court to lift remaining protections for gray […]
Sep 13, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Public Information Session on Cloud Seeding to be held in the Big Hole Watershed
HELENA, Mont. –The Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation (DNRC) is hosting an information session for the public on recent legislation […]
Sep 13, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Grizzly bear killed in encounter with hunters near West Yellowstone
Hunters not injured in encounter WEST YELLOWSTONE – A grizzly bear was killed Monday in an encounter with bowhunters in […]
Sep 11, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
UM Student’s Groundbreaking Research Offers New Perspective on Antler Evolution
By Emily Senkosky, UM News Service MISSOULA – Focused behind a CT scanner, Nicole Lopez, a doctoral student at the […]
Sep 11, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Alpine Section of Going-to-the-Sun Road closing at 9 pm tonight due to storm warning
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [September 11, 2024] – Glacier National Park officials are proactively closing the alpine section of Going-to-the-Sun Road at 9 […]
Sep 11, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Archery hunting for all black bear to close in BMU 520
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the archery hunting of all black bears will close in Bear […]
Sep 11, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: FWP releases final EIS for statewide grizzly bear management
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has released a final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) analyzing potential environmental impacts from the […]
Sep 11, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
2 grizzly bears removed in southwestern Montana for livestock depredations
BOZEMAN – Two grizzly bears were removed last month due to cattle depredations in southwestern Montana. One bear was killed […]
Sep 11, 2024 · Angela Montana
Whitefish Report from Flathead Lake
Ross Tate the Whitefish Whisperer with a Report: Fishing with that Norwegian guy out of Polson, Jens Gran, in his […]
Sep 11, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Surplus nonresident limited mountain lion, winter hound licenses available
HELENA – Hunters interested in purchasing leftover limited mountain lion and/or nonresident hound licenses can do so starting Sept. 11 at […]
Sep 11, 2024 · Angela Montana
How to Make Venison Hot Dogs
Hot dogs are a favorite for many, but have you thought of turning your deer into hot dogs?
Sep 11, 2024 · Angela Montana
Finding Peace and Reflection Outdoors on Patriots’ Day
Patriot’s Day isn’t just a day on the calendar—it’s a moment to pause and reflect on the events of 9/11 […]
Sep 11, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: FWP fisheries staff to tag trout in upper Madison River
More than 1,000 tags reported by anglers so far BOZEMAN – Fisheries staff with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will tag […]
Sep 10, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Virtual fishing regulations meeting Sept. 12
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will hold a virtual meeting Sept. 12 at 6 p.m. to discuss fishing regulation […]
Sep 10, 2024 · Angela Montana
15-inch Antelope Taken Monday
Jason Mundel of Fort Peck decided to trade his fishing rod for a bow on Monday and nailed a sweet […]
Sep 10, 2024 · Angela Montana
A Bull’s-Eye Day for Superior Archery Hunter
September 7th was a day to remember for Chris, a high school teacher in Mineral County. After seven years of […]
Sep 9, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: 2024 Hunting Forecasts
It’s fall and hunting season is upon us. Soon the mornings will be crisp and cold and the leaves will […]
Sep 9, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Fire investigators seeking info on ‘suspicious’ fires near Ninemile
NINEMILE, Mont., September 9, 2024— Firefighters from the Ninemile Ranger District on the Lolo National Forest and Frenchtown Rural Fire […]
Sep 9, 2024 · Angela Montana
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.9.24
Canyon Ferry: Walleye and rainbows are being caught on crankbaits between Duck Creek to Pond 1 and out from the Silos […]
Sep 6, 2024 · Angela Montana
Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Savory Fried Grouse Recipe
If you’ve never tried fried grouse before, you’re in for a seriously delicious experience. Kokanee Quinn found this crispy, savory […]
Sep 5, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Grizzly involved in weekend attack linked to fatal attack in 2021
Wildlife authorities have used DNA to confirm that a grizzly bear that seriously injured a hunter over the weekend is […]
Sep 5, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Eastern Heath Snails Identified in Lewistown
Lewistown, M.T. The Fergus Conservation District announced the detection of Eastern Heath Snails (Xerolenta obvia) in the Lewistown area. This […]
Sep 5, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Grizzly bear euthanized after a series of conflicts with chicken coops, garbage and other attractants
ELLISTON – An adult male grizzly bear was euthanized last week after a series of conflicts with chicken coops, garbage, […]
Sep 4, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Missouri man named state record holder under alternative methods for grass carp
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) congratulates Frank Reynolds of Linn for swiping the latest state […]
Sep 4, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Anthrax Detected In a Moose Near Elk Mountain
CHEYENNE — On Sept. 3, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, through the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory, confirmed a case […]